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In his return to the lineup, Miguel Sano (ankle) went 0-for-3 with two walks in Wednesday's loss to the Angels.

Sano was held out the past two games due to a sore right ankle. The 22-year-old designated hitter has looked like one of the game's most promising young bats in his brief time up, slashing .304/.431/.522. Most encouragingly, he shows tremendous patience and situational awareness as a neophyte. Jul 23 - 1:16 AM

Miguel Sano (ankle) is in the Twins' lineup Wednesday.

Sano hasn't played since Saturday due to a minor right ankle injury, missing the past two games. The infielder will bat cleanup and serve as the Twins' designated hitter in their contest against the Angels. Jul 22 - 6:51 PM

Miguel Sano (ankle) thinks he'll be ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday.

Sano is missing a second straight contest Tuesday with a minor right ankle injury, but he was able to run in the outfield and swing the bat pre-game with no issues. The 22-year-old is hitting .326/.434/.558 with two homers in his first 13 games for the Twins. Jul 21 - 6:52 PM

Twins manager Paul Molitor said Sunday that he's hopeful Miguel Sano (ankle) will be ready to return to the lineup in 3-5 days.

Sano rolled his right ankle while warming up prior to Saturday's game. He finished that contest but showed up to the park on Sunday using crutches. He won't have X-rays or an MRI, though, as the Twins seem convinced that it's a minor injury. Still, fantasy owners would be best off benching him this week. Jul 19 - 2:03 PM

Byron Buxton (thumb) will take batting practice on the field Thursday before then beginning to play in simulated games at the Twins' spring training complex.

It's unclear how many sim games he'll need, but if they go well Buxton will then be cleared for a rehab assignment. There had been some talk that the young outfielder could be out until as long as late August, but it's looking like it will definitely be sooner than that if he can avoid a setback.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that the Padres and Twins are talking and one rumor has San Diego taking on Ricky Nolasco's contract as part of a deal.

It's interesting given that it's been reported elsewhere that the Padres are looking to cut some payroll. However, if they get the prospect(s) they want, perhaps taking on Nolasco's deal could be agreeable. The Twins have been looking for relief help, so Joaquin Benoit or possibly Craig Kimbrel could be fits.

Twins placed LHP Tommy Milone on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 1, with a mild left flexor strain.

Milone began feeling soreness after Friday's outing. That the Twins are calling the soreness mild is good news, but it's unclear how long the left-hander might be sidelined. Tyler Duffey will take Milone's spot in the rotation.